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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.75, 1,315.35 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.75, 1,315.35 and 328.94 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.75 : 1,315.35 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.75/1,315.35 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.75x = 1,315.35 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.75x = 432,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,671.23/876.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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